VP, Wealth Management M&A — Growth & Deals

Selby Jennings; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings in New York seeks a Corporate Development Vice President to lead sourcing, evaluating, and executing acquisitions in a fast-paced wealth-management market.

You will build targets in independent RIAs, map markets, and manage a live deal pipeline, collaborating with senior leaders to drive strategic growth.

Strong financial modeling and deal-structuring skills are essential for success in this high-exposure role.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in investment banking, corporate development or a related M&A environment.
• Strong financial modeling and transaction execution skills.
• Exposure to FIG, wealth management, or asset management is a plus.
• Interest in origination and building relationships with potential acquisition targets.
• Team-oriented with demonstrated career progression and strong analytical ability.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end M&A execution, including financial analysis, valuation, and deal structuring.
• Identify and evaluate acquisition targets within the independent RIA landscape.
• Contribute to origination through market mapping, outreach, and relationship development.
• Manage a pipeline of opportunities and assist in advancing deals from contact to close.
• Conduct industry research and leverage filings (SEC Form ADV) to assess targets.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on strategic growth initiatives.

Skills

Financial modeling

Deal structuring

Market mapping

Relationship development

Transaction execution

Industry research

Communication skills

Job description

Selby Jennings in New York seeks a Corporate Development Vice President to lead sourcing, evaluating, and executing acquisitions in a fast-paced wealth-management market.

You will build targets in independent RIAs, map markets, and manage a live deal pipeline, collaborating with senior leaders to drive strategic growth.

Strong financial modeling and deal-structuring skills are essential for success in this high-exposure role.